Police Allegedly Torture Man, 26, To Death

Emir of Karaye in Kano State , Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar II , has called for proper investigation into the death of a 26 – year – old man , Abdulkadir Nasiru , who was allegedly tortured to death by the police .

Information Officer of the Karaye Local Government/ Emirate Council , Alhaji Haruna Gunduwawa , who made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen said the Emir made the call after receiving a report of the incident from the father of the deceased , Malam Nasiru Madobi, and the District Head of Madobi in his palace .

He called on the Commissioner of Police in the state to ensure proper investigation into the alleged torture and killing of Abdulkadir by some police officers in the Madobi Division .
When contacted , the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna , confirmed the incident .

He said , “ Four policemen had already been arrested in connection with the incident . ”